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St. Vincent de Paul Center Receives United Nations International World Habitat Award

St. Vincent de Paul Center Receives United Nations International World Habitat Award

Nov 27, 1988 | Timeline

St. Vincent de Paul Center received the United Nations International World Habitat award for building and social housing excellence.

Medical Clinic Opens

Medical Clinic Opens

Nov 27, 1988 | Timeline

The Medical Clinic opened in Joan Kroc Center providing primary and pediatric care.

St. Vincent de Paul’s First Josue Homes Open

St. Vincent de Paul’s First Josue Homes Open

Nov 26, 1988 | Timeline

St. Vincent’s opened the first Josue Homes for those who are homeless and living with HIV/AIDS in central San Diego.

The St. Vincent de Paul Joan Kroc Center Opens

The St. Vincent de Paul Joan Kroc Center Opens

Nov 26, 1987 | Timeline

The St. Vincent de Paul Joan Kroc Center is dedicated on August 31st to much fanfare. Named for Ray Kroc’s widow, Joan Kroc, who made a major gift to the project.

Father Joe Breaks Ground on New St. Vincent de Paul Center

Father Joe Breaks Ground on New St. Vincent de Paul Center

Nov 26, 1985 | Timeline

With seed money from the Helen Copley Foundation, Father Joe breaks ground on the new St. Vincent de Paul Center at 15th Street and Imperial Avenue.

Father Joe founds the Ladies of Charity, Auxiliary

Father Joe founds the Ladies of Charity, Auxiliary

Nov 26, 1983 | Timeline

Father Joe founded the Ladies of Charity, Auxiliary- an all-volunteer corps. Members assist in fund raising activities and volunteer their talents in many programs at the Center.

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